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A12 EXF

2004 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

164,771 mi
Last recorded164,771 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Master107,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 EXF
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 164,771 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 163,202 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 161,953 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 157,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 150,247 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 150,247 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 142,519 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 135,506 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 135,506 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 129,564 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 129,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 121,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

coolant leak from engine

Fail 21 Jul 2017 121,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant leak from engine

Pass 26 Jul 2016 112,586 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Fail 21 Jul 2015 102,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

nearside rear tyre poor condition

offside rear tyre poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2015 102,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

nearside rear tyre poor condition

offside rear tyre poor condition

Pass 10 Jun 2014 93,818 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 93,817 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2013 85,284 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 85,282 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2012 76,987 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 76,987 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 69,055 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 69,055 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 61,167 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 61,167 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 53,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 53,900 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 42,869 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 42,869 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 32,967 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Master?

Based on 1,547,762 MOT tests across 123,092 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,778
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
123,092
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69,954
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 39,852
Registration plate lamp not working 28,076
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,954
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,814
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A12 EXF is a 2004 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 2004 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 107,476 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Master fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 69,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 EXF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Master typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Renault Master is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A12 EXF registered?

A12 EXF is a 2004 Renault Master, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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